3.7

Drew Limsky

Literature - Pace University (all)

3.7
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
N/A
Would Retake
105
Reviews
3.7
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

N/A

Would Retake

105

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
105 total ratings

5

53

4

19

3

7

2

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1

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What Students Say

I followed his advice and comments for all 3 papers and still received a horrible grade

ENG201 - 2.0 rating

Avoid him if you want an A as a grade

ENG201 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

59% confidence
Based on 3 grades
Most common grades:
A (2)
B- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 3 reported grades
A: 2
B-: 1
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

LIT212LI

5.0

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ENG101102

5.0

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ENG10110

5.0

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LIT2121

5.0

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LIT212

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

ENG201

3.4

ENG120

3.1

LIT212R

3.0

ENG110

3.0

ENGLISH120

3.0

Reviews (103)
5.0
1.0
LIT212LI
Nov 11, 2001

Very fun prof.

5.0
2.0
ENG102
Nov 13, 2001

He's nice, easy but

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Nov 16, 2001

No Comments

3.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2001

Biased grader. Thinks his writings are "the bomb" and grades accordingly...

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Dec 6, 2001

DEFINITELY THE SEXIEST TEACHER IN THE SCHOOL AND THE FUNNIEST :))

5.0
4.0
LIT211
Dec 11, 2001

Great professor.

5.0
3.0
LIT211
Dec 11, 2001

Hot, Hot, Hot!! Incorperates film and novels to make it interesting.

5.0
1.0
ENG101102
Dec 12, 2001

Cute, Funny, easy! I'm waiting to take lit with him too.

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Dec 12, 2001

Great lectures, good use of VCR in class

5.0
3.0
LIT211
Dec 12, 2001

Fun and interesting class. He's a one of a kind professor. Also very SEXY :)

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Dec 12, 2001

No Comments

4.0
2.0
LIT211
Dec 20, 2001

very easygoing.

5.0
1.0
LIT211
Dec 22, 2001

No Comments

4.0
3.0
ENG102
Jan 16, 2002

In your essays you have to write only what he thinks:(

5.0
1.0
LIT211
Jan 19, 2002

THE BEST.

4.0
2.0
LIT
Feb 3, 2002

Thinks he's alll that, Only wants his own views in essays, Too full of himself

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Apr 2, 2002

best teacher i've had, hes helpful, funny, and you really learn something

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Feb 5, 2002

No Comments

2.0
3.0
ENG102
Apr 19, 2002

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ENG10110
Apr 22, 2002

Take him. He is easy going, helpful, very little work, and lots of days off.

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Apr 22, 2002

Great english proffessor, easy A, all tests are open book.

5.0
2.0
ENG102
Apr 26, 2002

He's kewl, watch movies read some books, but does grade a bit hard. TAKE him

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Apr 30, 2002

GOOD MAN, GOOD TIMES, GOOD LAUGHS, GOOD GRADE

5.0
1.0
ENG102
May 1, 2002

Great prof., as long u do the work, which is NOT much, you'll get an easy 'A'

5.0
1.0
LIT211
May 16, 2002

Watch movies, some discussion and 2-3 papers. Easy grader

5.0
2.0
ENG
Jun 5, 2002

Very cool guy, movies...days off...need I say more...

4.0
1.0
ENG101
Aug 9, 2002

Not demanding at all and even a pretty cool guy.

5.0
1.0
LIT2121
Nov 8, 2002

No Comments

1.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 23, 2002

Oh I'm sorry where in the course booklet did it say 1st Grade English?

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Nov 14, 2002

No Comments

3.0
1.0
LIT211
Dec 9, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
LIT211
Dec 23, 2002

Very good prof, take him u learn alot, and not hard, read books watch movies.

1.0
5.0
ENG101
Dec 23, 2002

very uninteresting prof. someone needs to teach him how to lead the class

4.0
2.0
LIT211
Dec 26, 2002

interesting person but bad lazy teacher class waste of time money learn nothing

4.0
2.0
ENG101
Dec 27, 2002

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Jan 1, 2003

AWESOME!!the best, learned alot, had FUN!!i love you limsky!!!!!

4.0
2.0
ENG102
Jan 16, 2003

DOES think he's all that, but easy & interesting class, great movies & books

5.0
1.0
LIT212
Jan 19, 2003

Great prof, good sense of humor, sings and writes for NYT. What more do u need&

4.0
2.0
ENG102
Jan 21, 2003

HES SO SEXY! IS A LIL FULL OF HIMSELF BUT HES GREAT!

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Feb 25, 2003

He will provide a very interesting class! No BS with him, that's for sure!

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Apr 25, 2003

Lovely prof. The books and movies are GREAT! Very nice and easy.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
May 12, 2003

awesome class! hottie all the way. books and papers were fun and interesting to read/write. great way to start of freshman year! loved his class! take himmmm!!!

4.0
2.0
ENG101
May 22, 2003

He's not a bad teacher and an ok person, but I got all A- in his class and for some strange reason ended up with a B. He did not grade me fairly. Also, he's a little bit into himself if you know what I mean.

5.0
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LIT211
Jul 23, 2003

Great guy, interesting and insightful. Very smart and will explain books and movies with a perspective unknown to most. Take him for all ENG and LIT classes if possible!!!

5.0
1.0
LIT212
Aug 27, 2003

VERY GOOD PROFESSOR!! HE ALLOWS YOU TO ENJOY THE CLASS, NOT BORING AND FUNNY (EVEN THOUGH HE CAN BE A WISE a**). TAKE HIM AND YOU WILL HAVE NO REGRETS.

4.0
2.0
ENG101
Sep 23, 2003

Easy, but not stimulating.

1.0
3.0
ENG102
Nov 11, 2003

i did not like that class.

5.0
1.0
ENG103
Nov 20, 2003

Make sure he likes you, and rare but insightful participation in class will help. Does not give out grades lower than B! You tell him when you want the paper due and then extend it even more. Jokes alot, young guy, knows whats goin on! Definetly take him!

5.0
2.0
LIT211
Dec 15, 2003

THE BEST LIT PROF TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN

5.0
1.0
LIT211
Feb 9, 2004

He is FULLLLL of HIMSELF and he is not all that, but an easy class !

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Mar 8, 2004

Amazing class. For almost every book or story we read, we watched a movie. His tests are all essays and he is an easy grader as long as you read and know what you are talking about. He also reviews and prepares you. Take him!

3.0
1.0
LIT211
Apr 16, 2004

Pretty much sucked at teaching, didn't really learn anything..also doesn't take your opinion into consideration. I hate Lit.

1.0
1.0
LIT211
Apr 16, 2004

shows films, doesn't teach, waste of time & money

4.0
2.0
ENG120
Apr 23, 2004

Awesome professor, easy class all you do is watch movies and read 3 books.Tests are 3 essays,not hard at all.Take him!!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG120
Apr 28, 2004

Take Him. Best English Professor ever. You will never fall asleep in his class. He is cute to.

1.0
4.0
LIT211
May 16, 2004

Ok, first off he's not cute, he has a paint on tan and wears shorts to class. Second of all, he's not helpful at all, and just makes you watch movies. He also graded very unfalrly, and if you're not hot, you're not getting over a B+ :)

3.0
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120
May 16, 2004

Shows too many movies in my opinion

1.0
1.0
LIT212R
May 18, 2004

RUN. RUN FAST. WASTE OF MONEY!!!!

4.0
2.0
ENG120
May 20, 2004

excellent guy... ties in movies with the books to help you understand... three tests and they're essays... makes you analyze in a way you never thought of before... btw, he looks like david duchovny... talk about hot...

1.0
1.0
LIT211
May 26, 2004

Doesn't teach...ugh. Lies, gives lower than he says he does...

2.0
4.0
ENG120
May 27, 2004

He is so lazy!!! He doesn't give a**** about his students. He takes ages to check the tests and it took months for the final grade.

1.0
3.0
ENG120
Jun 11, 2004

He doesn't care about his students! He is too busy writing in some magazine!

1.0
5.0
ENG120
Jun 21, 2004

Totally unfair! Will grade you based on whether he likes you or not. Don't give a ... about your effort. Plus, he’s a narcissistic, keeps talking about how wonderful he is. RUN, RUN RUN!

5.0
1.0
ENG
Aug 18, 2004

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ENG
Aug 18, 2004

he was wonderful.he did not grade based on looks,whoever said that is just ugly and bitter.He made class fun,he was a little self involved,but he was a great teacher.he took time to talk to you after class,which prof. dont always do,and he picked readings

5.0
1.0
LIT212
Sep 16, 2004

You guys are just hating! He is the type that will not only make the class fun but teach and make you analyze the readings in a way u did not expect. I`m taking him for lit212r again..If he was so bad why would there be 50+ people on the waiting list!=)

5.0
1.0
LIT212
Nov 10, 2004

LOVE HIM BECAUSE I LOVE THE WAY HE ANALYZES THE MOVIES AND BOOKS GIVES US THE STUDENTS A WIDER VIEW AND GREATER PERSPECTIVE ON WHAT HE`S TEACHING...DEF. RECOMMEND

5.0
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ENG110
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2004

the best

5.0
3.0
LIT212R
Dec 10, 2004

He's not easy. He's definitely fun and you'll have a great time watching movies and discussing books. A little biased.

3.0
2.0
ENG110
Dec 22, 2004

No Comments

4.0
3.0
ENG110
Jan 28, 2005

The best..Love him..very funny, makes class interesting, do the work and you'll get a good grade..and dont make stupid comments in class if you cant back them up :]

1.0
5.0
ENG120
Mar 21, 2005

Bad and boring!

2.0
3.0
ENG120
Apr 6, 2005

No Comments

4.0
2.0
ENGLISH101
Apr 6, 2005

I had him 4 years ago. He is not the best professor or the fairest. He did give me a lower grade that I deserve and did not show much emotions in caring. But when it comes to comparing him to other professors, he's an angel. He's easy and smart and he knows his English. No need to say BS about him.

3.0
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ENG110
May 14, 2005

the worst prof ever!! very unfair to females..doesnt teach and expect "great papers"!! If you are a FEMALE stay away!!

2.0
3.0
ENG120
May 17, 2005

Horrible!!! Hates females and has his favorites. You won't know your grade until final report is due. Stay Away... Loves rolling his eyes and making faces like your challenged or something. And don't ask a question, cuz you might as well fail. He can keep his movies and shove it where the sun don't shine!!

1.0
5.0
LIT211
May 20, 2005

The typical misanthropic misogynist…ugh.

5.0
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LIT211
Jun 28, 2005

Amazing mind. Captivating speaker.Incredible body. Academia doesn't get any better than this!

5.0
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LIT
Aug 21, 2005

Very good professor. Extremely smart! I enjoyed his class very much but you do have to work to get your grade (but hey, this is collage). His sense of humor is a little odd, but I enjoyed it ;)

4.0
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ENG120
Aug 23, 2005

Makes the class fun and interesting. I didnt mind going to class at all. Overall the class is pretty easy however he does have his fav students and he is unfair sometimes. Nice guy, but he thinks everything he says or does is always the correct way

5.0
1.0
LIT211
Aug 28, 2005

Professor Limsky is not bad at all. Do what you are required to do in his class and you will definitely get the grade you deserve.

1.0
5.0
ENG110
Oct 1, 2005

I think he's okay with females, but there are other people he doesn't like. Had hard time, but did my best and still got C. He's trying to "prepare" us for the real world.......bs

4.0
1.0
ENG102LIT212
Oct 20, 2005

He's the best professor that I ever had at Pace. Not to mention, he's SUPER HOT!

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Oct 28, 2005

Possibly gay? No, he's very gay, and writes proudly on his sexuality for MetroSource (a gay rag). Limsky's awesome, and he is not an obnoxious teacher. I am now a PhD student in English, and I remember his class fondly. Recommended!

2.0
5.0
LIT212R
Dec 8, 2005

No Comments

3.0
1.0
LIT211D
Jan 25, 2006

VERY easy class, but he is totally insane and in love with himself. I did very well, but he is very annoying and he doesn't really teach. But very easy. If not a lit major and need the class, take him. But you won't learn a thing!

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Jan 29, 2006

Pretty much he is the best professor ever. I have to say that he is funny and makes class very interersting. I love him. ahhahahha no seriously amazing professor. take hime if you are lucky!!

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Jan 29, 2006

Pretty much he is the best professor ever. I have to say that he is funny and makes class very interersting. I love him. ahhahahha no seriously amazing professor. take hime if you are lucky!!

1.0
3.0
ENG
Apr 5, 2006

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH120
May 5, 2006

he's a very awesome teacher! worth taking and very enlightening! really makes you think and express yourself. i enjoyed his class so much that i wish he taught more english classes.

5.0
2.0
ENG201
Nov 12, 2006

If you dont like Movies and Articles than this is not the class for you, but if you want a Professor who will make you actually interested in English than this is who you take, U WONT REGRET IT!

4.0
1.0
ENG201
Apr 25, 2007

Best Prof at pace. All we did was watch movies and episodes of curb your enthusiam. Final grade is based on 3 essays with no strict deadlines. Easy A.

5.0
2.0
LIT211D
May 2, 2007

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ENG201
Nov 4, 2007

Great professor. I have never liked English, nor have I really done very well in it. He made me want to write good quality papers and he said something in class that I will never forget. He gave me the opportunity to get a good grade in English for the first time (last was an F - and I'm an Honors student). Would love to take him again.

2.0
3.0
ENG311
May 9, 2013

He's disorganized and doesn't know how to manage his time. Also, be prepared to hear him talk about his writing and success A LOT. He knows a lot about the industry and the rules of professional writing, but he's not the deepest thinker. If you're taking a basic English class then he'd prob be ok, but DO NOT TAKE HIM FOR CREATIVE WRITING!

2.0
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ENG120
May 21, 2013

I'm an A student so I expected to do well in his class. Even after trips to the writing center (5 times) and countless hours writing for the class I still got a B on a paper. You MUST agree with his point of view, something I refused to do which made my grade suffer tremendously. He would rudely call students out during class on their opinions.

4.0
3.0
ENG201
Aug 28, 2013

Great professor and was understanding. As long as you get your work done you'll do well in this class.

4.0
2.0
ENG201
Sep 17, 2013

The class theme was movies so we pretty much watched movies each class and discussed them. Interesting class and he doesn't give much work. His discussion are eye opening, though he likes talking about himself..a lot. Easy on the eyes too.

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ENG201
Oct 14, 2013

worst professor I have EVER had. he was vague with all of his directions and never once responded to an email. harsh grader without any explanations for your grade. extremely unorganized.

1.0
5.0
ENG201
Grade: B-
Jun 1, 2014

Vague, disorganized, unprofessional. He takes his time responding to inquiries, doesn't follow his own syllabus, won't return papers, and is never satisfied. Don't take him unless you want to be constantly worrying what you receive.

1.0
5.0
ENG201
Jun 6, 2014

Unprofessional, does not follow syllabus, lack of communication. Tells students to not use writing center. CONSIDERS A "B" a GOOD grade. Many people get b-. Avoid him if you want an A as a grade. Has many excuses as a professor. He does not conduct the course properly.

2.0
4.0
ENG201
Sep 10, 2014

If you want your GPA to miserably decrease, Limsky is the ideal guy for this. I don't think he knows what he wants in a paper. I followed his advice and comments for all 3 papers and still received a horrible grade. He doesn't have any sympathy for students who actually put effort into their work. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND TAKE ANOTHER PROFESSOR!

2.0
5.0
ENG201
Feb 4, 2015

It's been over a year and I'm still recovering from the horrible grade I received. He's extremely vague with his papers, even when I followed every piece of advice he gave. After taking his class, I'm not confident that I can write even an average paper. I have read his articles and frankly, I've seen better. He's not worth a last resort.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

59% confidence
Based on 3 grades
Most common grades:
A (2)
B- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 3 reported grades
A: 2
B-: 1
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.69 avg change
Aug
Sep
Oct
Jun
Sep
Feb
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

LIT212LI

5.0

(1)

ENG101102

5.0

(1)

ENG10110

5.0

(1)

LIT2121

5.0

(1)

LIT212

5.0

(4)
+16 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ENG201

3.4

ENG120

3.1

LIT212R

3.0

ENG110

3.0

ENGLISH120

3.0

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